Utilities and Support Infrastructure

Creating outside support services/ infrastructure facilities is considered to be as important as the development of the Airport itself. The greatest emphasis is being laid on the access roads. The plan is to take up and complete the supporting infrastructure by the time the airport is built.

Roads to be developed

Kannur

- Mattannur

Thalassery

- Mattannur

Payannur

- Mattannur

Karnataka Border

- Mattannur

Mattannur -Anjarakkandi

- Thalassery

Wayanad

- Mattannur

Mahi

- Muzhuppilangad by pass

Nadapuram

- Thalassery road

RailRail linking Thalassery with Mysore will facilitate multi-modal access to the airport. The state government is pursuing discussions with the Central Ministry of Railways on a proposal for 'Kannur International Airport Railway Station'.

PowerKerala State Electricity Board has accorded its consent for augmenting power supply to cater Airport and other infrastructure requirements.

WaterKerala Water Authority has accorded its consent to supply treated water for the entire operational requirement of the Airport

Tourism/HotelsThe tourism industry, especially health, pilgrimage and beach tourism, would be developed to attract more national and international tourists. The airport will be established quite close to Wayanad and Coorg which are suitable locations for adventure and wild life tourism. Even before the commencement of the construction of the airport several hotel chains have come up to explore the tourism potential of the region.

Pilgrimage TourismThis is a branch of tourism which can be promoted in this area due to the presence of a large number of internationally famous shrines belonging to different religions.

IndustriesTraditional industries like textile, handloom and modern sectors like IT will get a boost with the establishment of the airport. Similarly the airport will grow due to rapid industrialization from the flow of increased passengers. It is a win-win situation.